CVE-2026-34242: Weblate is a web based localization tool

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-34242?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-34242 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-34242 affect?

CVE-2026-34242 affects weblate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17.

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-34242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting weblate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-59, CWE-200
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: weblate

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weblate weblate UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.17

Fixed in: 5.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weblate || rpm -q weblate || weblate --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weblate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weblate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-34242?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-34242 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-34242 affect?

CVE-2026-34242 affects weblate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17.

How urgent is CVE-2026-34242?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-41654 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Weblate is a web based localization tool

References

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